22 January 2016

Brushing Do's and Don'ts

As we near the end of the first month of the year, I wanted to share that many of our patients have made it their 2016 resolution to brush more frequently. How wonderful is that?! To support everyone in achieving this awesome resolution, here is a video that helps identify some frequent mistakes when brushing and the "ideal" way to brush. As always, we are here to help if there are any questions!

Happy Friday,
Dr. Lynda Tran

11 January 2016

Marijuana's Impact on the Mouth



We, here at Kai Family Dentistry, hope your year is off to a great start!

Over the holiday break, a friend of mine was concerned about the oral implications of her mom using medical marijuana. Around the same time, the Academy of General Dentistry produced a great summary of the impacts that marijuana can have on your mouth. I thought this information would be great to share so here is a reproduction of the concerns below:

Marijuana's Impact on the Mouth
Marijuana use can cause or contribute to the following in the oral cavity:
  • Alveolar bone loss
  • Gingivitis and periodontal disease
  • Gingival hyperplasia
  • Gingival leukoplakia
  • Increased appetite for cariogenic (cavity-producing) foods and drinks
  • Leukoedema
  • Oral cancer
  • Oral candidiasis
  • Poor oral hygiene practices and poor diet
  • Possible peripheral dilation and tachycardia associated with acute marijuana toxicity when an anesthetic is given
  • Uvulitis
  • Tooth decay and tooth loss
  • Tooth staining
  • Xerostomia (dry mouth)
If you have a question about any of these impacts on your oral health, please contact us or reach out to your dental care provider. 

Here's to a wonderful year,
Dr. Lynda Tran